Machine Tool Technology
Certificate
Program Start Date: Any term
Minimum Program Length: 3 terms evening
Program Description
Machine tool technology students learn to set up and operate all standard machine tools. They acquire knowledge and skills in mathematics, blueprint reading and precision measuring equipment.
Practical Experience
Students gain experience in reading blueprints and in setting up and operating standard machine tools to produce precision metal parts.
Gainful Employment Disclosure information This program falls under Gainful Employment Disclosure regulations, a rule by the U.S. Education Department. Each program that falls under these regulations is required to report:
- Occupation, SOC code, and links to profile on O*NET
- Costs – tuition/fees and books/supplies
- On-time graduation (completion) rate for program.
- Job placement rate for students completing program
- Median loan debt incurred by students as provided by ED (identified separately as Title IV loan debt and private educational loan debt)
Professional Opportunities
Maintenance machinist, machinist, machine operator and quality control inspector
Unique Aspects
Courses from this program will apply towards an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Machine Tool Technology. The Machine Tool Technology Program adheres to the credentialing requirements of the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, 10565 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 203, Fairfax, VA 22030, phone (703) 352-4971.
EEDA Career Cluster
Manufacturing
Course Requirements for Machine Tool Technology
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
MAT 101 Beginning Algebra (3)
MAT 168 Geometry and Trigonometry (3)
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
EEM 107 Industrial Computer Techniques (2)
EGT 104 Print Reading (3)
EGT 108 Advanced Print Reading and Sketching (2)
EGT 152 Fundamentals of CAD (3)
IMT 102 Industrial Safety (2)
MTT 111 Machine Tool Theory and Practice I (5)
MTT 112 Machine Tool Theory and Practice II (5)
MTT 113 Machine Tool Theory and Practice III (5)
MTT 250 Principles of CNC (3)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• The student must complete one elective course which totals at least 2.0 credit.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 38